IRCC Immigration Updates

Citizenship

Mar 19, 2026

Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship to deliver remarks and funding announcement in Greater Sudbury

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will deliver remarks and make a funding announcement supporting Francophone immigration in minority communities. Th…

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General News

Mar 13, 2026

Canada–Quebec collaboration on immigration

Under Canada’s constitution, responsibility for immigration is shared between the federal and provincial or territorial governments. The federal government is responsible for setting overall immigrati…

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Work Permits

Mar 13, 2026

New immigration measure to support Quebec workers and employers

Official IRCC press release: New immigration measure to support Quebec workers and employers

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General News

Mar 12, 2026

Minister Lightbound to make an announcement on behalf of Minister Diab

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, R…

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Permanent Residency

Mar 10, 2026

Changes to settlement service eligibility for economic immigrants

Official IRCC notice: Changes to settlement service eligibility for economic immigrants

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General News

Mar 09, 2026

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Board of Directors appointments

Official IRCC notice: College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Board of Directors appointments

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General News

Mar 04, 2026

Canada extends certain temporary special measures for Iranian Nationals

Official IRCC notice: Canada extends certain temporary special measures for Iranian Nationals

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General News

Mar 03, 2026

Passport and travel document fees increase soon

Official IRCC notice: Passport and travel document fees increase soon

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General News

Mar 02, 2026

Spot, stop, report: Taking action against immigration fraud

“March is Fraud Prevention Month—a time to highlight the importance of protecting people and safeguarding the integrity of Canada’s immigration system."

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General News

Feb 18, 2026

Attracting the world’s best talent to fill Canada’s labour gaps and build our economy

A resilient Canadian economy depends on a highly skilled workforce. Immigration helps fill critical labour gaps in priority industries where there is not enough domestic talent.

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Permanent Residency

Feb 18, 2026

Canada prioritizes top talent in 2026 immigration Express Entry categories

Canada is taking back control to return immigration to sustainable levels, while ensuring it continues to support the economy. As global competition for skilled workers intensifies, Canada’s immigrati…

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General News

Feb 17, 2026

Minister Diab to make an announcement at the Canadian Club Toronto

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement related to immigration Express Entry categories as part of an address to the Canadian Clu…

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